Restorative Care at Sumner Pediatric Dentistry

Welcome to Sumner Pediatric Dentistry, where we’re all about restoring those little smiles to their full glory! Our compassionate and caring team is dedicated to providing comprehensive restorative dental care, ensuring your child’s teeth stay strong and healthy. From tooth-colored fillings to hospital-based dentistry, our range of services is designed to cater to the unique needs of your child.

Tooth-Colored Metal-Free Fillings

Cavities happen, but we’ve got you covered! Our tooth-colored, metal-free fillings repair your child’s teeth without compromising their natural appearance. These fillings are made from a safe, hypoallergenic mixture of plastic and glass, and are a gentler alternative to traditional metal fillings. During the procedure, we carefully remove decay and fill the cavity with this durable material, preserving your child’s smile.

Crowns for Kids

When decay or damage is too extensive for a filling, crowns become a protective solution, helping preserve baby teeth until they’re ready to fall out naturally. We offer both white and silver crowns to fit your child’s unique needs, ensuring their teeth remain strong and functional. Our dentists will consult with you to choose the best option for your child’s dental health.

Extractions and Space Maintainers

Sometimes, the best course of action for extreme decay or injury might be to gently extract a tooth. When a tooth has to be removed, we ensure a comfortable, pain-free experience with local anesthesia. To prevent future alignment issues, we may use space maintainers, which keep the remaining teeth from shifting. This helps ensure the new adult teeth have ample room to grow properly.

Sedation and Comfort

We understand that dental visits can be daunting for some children. Our office offers nitrous oxide sedation, also known as “laughing gas,” to help ease anxiety and make treatments more comfortable and stress-free. However, we do not offer oral or IV sedation in our office.

For children requiring deeper sedation, we have established relationships with trusted local providers who specialize in these services and can help connect families with the right care. When extensive dental treatment or medical complexities are involved, we believe hospital-based outpatient care is the safest option. Unlike office-based sedation with an unprotected airway, hospital care provides a controlled environment with a full medical team, including anesthesiologists, ensuring the highest level of safety and monitoring.

Hospital-Based Dentistry

For children who require an extra level of care, we provide hospital-based dentistry services at Ascension Saint Thomas. With over a decade of experience at this facility, we are proud to offer dedicated, blocked surgical time to ensure timely and comprehensive treatment. Whether due to medical complexities, behavioral needs, or extensive dental work, our hospital-based services provide a safe, supportive environment with sedation options for comfort. Our longstanding partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas reflects our deep commitment to the community and to ensuring every child receives the care they need.

Schedule Your Child’s Next Visit Today!

Addressing dental issues early on prevents them from becoming larger, more complex problems later. If your child is experiencing discomfort or you notice any dental issues, don’t hesitate to reach out for a consultation. We’re proud to partner expert care with warmth and trust to restore healthy, beautiful smiles. Let’s work together in creating bright smiles that last a lifetime!